To carry out surveys and inspections of vessels; to audit training facilities and service stations, to approve safety equipment, to examine seafarers for appropriate qualifications, to provide other services to further the objectives of SAMSA and to ensure compliance with the requirements of applicable maritime legislation.

Manage the Information Technology audit resources allocated to this position, responsible for performing Information Technology audits in the national, provincial and regional offices of the business processes allocated to this position to achieve the operational objectives of the directorate on an ongoing basis.